In the High Court of Judicature at Madras
Dated: 13/03/2006
Coram
The Hon'ble Mr. Justice P. SATHASIVAM
and
The Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.A.K. SAMPATHKUMAR
Habeas Corpus Petition No.181 of 2006
R. Kumari .. Petitioner
-Vs-
1. Loganathan
2. State rep. by
Inspector of Police
Doraipakkam Police Station
Chennai. .. Respondents
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India
praying for issuance of writ of habeas corpus as stated therein.
For petitioner : Mr. T.R. Ravi
For respondents : Mr. M.K. Subramanian for R.1
Govt. Advocate (Crl.side)
:ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by P. SATHASIVAM,J.)
The petitioner by name R. Kumari, has filed this petition,
seeking direction to the respondents for production of her minor daughter
Rajalakshmi, aged about 17 years.
2. Pursuant to our direction, the detenue Rajalakshmi
appeared before us. According to her, her date of birth is 24.03.1989, i.e.,
17 years and as on date she is a minor. Though she has some grievance against
her mother, petitioner herein, after enquiring the detenue as well as the
petitioner, we are of the view that there is no serious allegation against
her.
3. In spite of our persuasion, the detenue is adamant and
determined not to go along with her mother. In the light of the attitude of
the detenue and of the fact that she being a minor, we have no other option,
except sending her to a Home. Accordingly, direction is issued that the
detenue by name Rajalakshmi, minor as on date be kept in Government Vigilance
Home, Kutchery Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004, till she attains majority. It
is made clear that if the detenue is willing to continue her studies, the Home
is directed to provide the same to her.
This petition is disposed of accordingly.
Index:Yes
Internet:Yes
kh
To
1. The Inspector of Police
Doraipakkam Police Station
Chennai.
2. The Superintendent
Government Vigilance Home
Kutchery Road
Mylapore, Chennai 600 004.